
Alec DeHaven

Antoine Howard

Bear

Chris Whittaker

Jeremy Ho

Justin Salas

Aspen Detrick

Kevin Koskovich

Kyle Smith

Manny Escobar

Paul Robinson

Rhia Davis

Assistant General Manager
Alec DeHaven
Alec has been climbing religiously for the last 9 years. He grew up in Carrollton, Texas where he played soccer for 15 years. After he quit, he had a bit of an identity crisis as an athlete. He found climbing shortly after, and has been pursuing hard climbs and good times ever since. In his free time, Alec loves working out, exploring new restaurants, and going to Mavericks games.
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Lead Trainer
Antoine Howard
Voted 2019 Dallas’ Best Fitness Instructor, Antoine is the founder and owner of I AM LIFTED and is an award winning Master Trainer and mindset architect, who has been motivating and mentoring others for 15+ years. He is a professional fitness trainer by trade, but a mindset builder by heart.
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Chief Barketing Officer
Bear
The original Oso and primary motivation for our founder to spend more time in Dallas. Super friendly, he’ll see you and expect attention. Driven by his love for pets and salmon. 12/10 is a good boy.

Founder
Chris Whittaker
Chris quit his corporate job on a Friday, got married Saturday, and founded Oso on Monday. A former management consultant, Chris is excited to combine his passion for climbing with entrepreneurship as he leads Oso.
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Director of Routesetting
Jeremy Ho
Jeremy (“JHo”) is Oso’s Director of Routesetting. A California transplant, JHo brings over a decade of experience to lead Oso’s routesetting department. He’s an avid outdoor climber and cyclist, hold shaper, sponsored athlete, USAClimbing routesetter, and serves on the CWA routesetting committee. He’s a proud father of two wonderful daughters.
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Marketing Manager
Aspen Detrick
Aspen is Oso’s Marketing Manager, handling events, social media and digital marketing. If she’s not in an I AM LIFTED class or wandering the gym, you can find her walking the Katy trail with her chocolate lab, Luke, cooking a new recipe or seeking out the best vanilla latte in Dallas. Aspen’s also a proud Texas grad so if you see her around, hook ’em!
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Vice President
Kevin Koskovich
Kevin isn’t a climber, but he loves climbers and the climbing culture of inclusivity, supporting each other, and pursuing a passion. He does his best thinking wandering around the gym, so say hi the next time you see him. (The cute dog’s name is Josie, and she’s way cooler than Kevin).
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General Manager
Kyle Smith
Kyle is a staple of the Dallas climbing community and has been a part of the gym scene for almost a decade. When he’s not getting a new tattoo or watching the Dallas Stars, you’ll find him at the helm of the gym.
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Routesetter
Manny Escobar
Manuel was born in Uruguay and moved to the states in 2002. His parents put him in Boy Scouts when he was 10, and his troop would take a couple of outdoor climbing trips a year.
The first time they went he immediately fell in love! In his junior year of high school he discovered indoor climbing, and he started working and climbing at the gym as soon as he could. Eventually, the opportunity to route set arose and he jumped on it.
He loves creating movement for people to experience, and if you see him in the gym he’d love to talk to you about your project!
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Assistant General Manager
Rhia Davis
Rhia Davis is a Dallas native and climber of 7 years. She graduated from UNT with a degree in metalsmithing, and she has a studio in her house where she makes furniture and jewelry. When she’s not on the wall, she’s usually cooking, making art, or taking care of her dogs.
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